Rupert Humphries described Rockstar’s Florida research for GTA 6

In an interview dated September 29, 2026, Rockstar Games’ senior vice president of narrative recounted night rides with former officers and visits to clubs, beaches, the Everglades and the Keys.

October 3, 2026

Rupert Humphries described Rockstar’s Florida research for GTA 6

Key points

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Rupert Humphries described Rockstar Games’ Florida field research for Grand Theft Auto VI in an interview dated September 29, 2026.
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The reported itinerary included nighttime rides with former police officers and visits to strip clubs, nightclubs, beaches, the Everglades and the Florida Keys.
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GTA 6’s fictional Leonida is Florida-inspired, while Vice City is Miami-inspired.

Rockstar’s Florida research for GTA 6 included night rides with former police officers and visits to clubs, beaches, the Everglades and Florida Keys.

Rupert Humphries, Rockstar Games’ senior vice president of narrative, described the company’s Florida field research for Grand Theft Auto VI in an interview dated September 29, 2026. He recounted nighttime rides with former police officers and visits to strip clubs, nightclubs, beaches, the Everglades and the Florida Keys.

What Rockstar’s Florida research involved

Humphries said Rockstar staff sought to experience the region firsthand. The trips took in both nightlife and varied natural environments, from beaches and wetlands to the Keys. He described the research as part of the effort to bring the game’s stories to life.